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Justan
Pronounced JUS-tun /ˈdʒʌs.tən/High
Meaning: A modern -an spelling of Justin, from Latin Justinus, itself from Justus, 'just; fair; upright'. The Latin root is the same one behind the word justice.Medium
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History & Origin
Justan is a modern respelling of Justin, from Latin Justinus and Justus, 'just; fair'. Justin was carried by early saints and later became a staple of English-speaking countries; the -an spelling is a recent American variation (said 'JUS-tun').
The Justan spelling is rare for boys in the U.S., while Justin remains familiar. Rare, plainspoken, and easy to wear.
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What does the name Justan mean?
Justan is a respelling of Justin, from the Latin justus, meaning 'just; fair; upright'.
How do you pronounce Justan?
It's said JUS-tun /ˈdʒʌs.tən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Justan a boy or girl name?
Justan is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Justan?
The Justan spelling is rare for boys in the U.S., though Justin is well known.